Entrance Hall – Montreal Neurological Institute, 1936
2015-0002.04.129, Royal Victoria Hospital Vault Collection, MUHC Permanent Archives Centre
The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, founded in 1934 by pioneering neurosurgeon Dr. Wilder Penfield, has long been a center of innovation in neuroscience. As Canada’s largest specialized neuroscience research and clinical facility, The Neuro combines cutting-edge patient care, research, and training, creating a dynamic environment where medical illustration plays a vital role. Illustrators contributed to documenting surgical procedures, neurological studies, and patient care techniques, supporting both education and the advancement of treatments for nervous system disorders.